A JAVANESE GOLD FIGURE OF BUDDHA Lot n° 68

Java, Indonesia, 20 th century. Buddha standing on a circular stepped lotus pedestal, his right hand showing the abhayamudra, the gesture of fearlessness. With his left hand he is holding on to his shawl. Provenance: From the collection of Dr. Istvan Zelnik, Hungary. Dr. Zelnik has built one of the most fascinating and vast collections of South East Asian artworks during the past 4 decades. His collection is considered one of the three most important published collections in the world and he is the director of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute. A private owner, acquired from the above several years ago. Condition: Excellent condition with traces of age and wear such as minor dents. Weight: 45 g Dimensions: Height 15.3 cm Metallurgic analysis: Fine gold content 620/1000 Literature comparison: A similar buddha sculpture is published in The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum, Budapest 2013, page 93. Metallurgic Analysis The data from the metallurgic analysis posted in the catalogue entry for each lot in this auction relates to the proportion of fine gold contained in the gold alloy only. It does not relate to the gross weight of the lot, as the gross weight typically consists of the weight of the gold alloy and the weight of other materials added to the lot such as gemstones, soil encrustations, casting cores or other metals processed within the lot.